Cancer support group listings

Patient and Family Support Groups
All groups offer a forum for sharing information and proactive, holistic support in diagnosis, treatment and management of cancer. We recognize that individuals cope with cancer differently and discuss the emotional and practical aspects of “living with cancer” at all stages of the disease. (All support groups are open to the community, at no charge, and require registration..)

All tumor types

Advanced cancer support group

A place where individuals with advanced cancer can discuss difficult issues and connect with others. Your support person is welcome to attend. For information or to register, call Krista Nelson, LCSW, at 503-215-3204. Pre-registration is required.

Second and fourth Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Providence Portland Medical Center
4805 NE Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97213

Family program group
Children and teens who have a family member diagnosed with cancer benefit from a safe environment in which they can express their feelings. Groups are divided by age, with a parent group meeting at the same time. Pre-registration is required; please call Krista Nelson, LCSW, at 503-215-3204 to register and confirm dates. Learn more about our family program.

Second Thursday of the month, eight months out of the year.
Dinner from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by group from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Providence Portland Medical Center
4805 NE Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97213

Online support services

CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer. Services offered through CancerCare: telephone counseling, online support groups, education workshops, publications and financial assistance. Call 800-813-HOPE (4673); or visit www.cancercare.org

Breast cancer: Portland area

Breast cancer education and support group

This group is for women who are diagnosed with early stage breast cancer (up to stage III), and provides information and support around diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Your support person is welcome to attend. Pre-registration is required.

First and third Thursdays of the month from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Providence Portland Medical Center
4805 NE Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97213
Please call Krista Nelson, LCSW, at 503-215-3204 for more information.

First and third Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
9205 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225

Colon, rectal and anal

Your support person is welcome to attend. For more information, call Krista Nelson, LCSW, at 503-215-3204 or Jennifer Moore, RN at 503-215-7988. Pre-registration is required.

Third Tuesday of each month from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Providence Portland Medical Center
Cancer Support Services
4805 NE Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97213

Lymphoma

Lymphoma support group

An educational group to support patients diagnosed with Lymphoma. Caregivers welcome. For more information contact Kristin Sacco, patient access manager with Oregon Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, at 971-230-2297 or A’lee Wardwell, LCSW, at 503-215-5305. Pre-registration is preferred.

Meets on the first Tuesday February, May, August and November.
Providence Portland Medical Center
Cancer Support Services
4805 NE Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97213

Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma support group

An educational group to support patients with multiple myeloma. Caregivers welcome. Please call Kristin Sacco, patient access manager, The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society at 971-230-2297, or A’lee Wardwell, LCSW at 503-215-5305. Pre-registration is preferred.

Second Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
9135 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225

Providence Health & Services in Oregon is a not-for-profit Catholic network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and affiliated services guided by a Mission of caring that the Sisters of Providence began in the West nearly 160 years ago.